On 28 October, a scheduled meeting of the Academic Council was held at Sumy National Agrarian University. Before discussing the issues on the agenda, a landmark event took place for the university – the presentation of a certificate to Professor Maryna SAMILYK. The staff of Sumy NAU congratulated the Head of the Department of Food Technology and Safety on the well-deserved award!
After the solemn part, those present had another important mission – to support two SNAU lecturers in obtaining the title of associate professor. This time 2 candidates: Olena KANIVETS and Yuliia SIRENKO. In the end, both teachers were supported.
The agenda:
2. On the state of educational and methodological support of the educational process at the university (Reporter: Head of the Educational Department Nataliia KOLODENKO).
3. The state of quality assurance of training of applicants for education and readiness for accreditation of educational programmes (Reporter: Acting Head of the Department of Education Quality, Licensing and Accreditation Olena RYBINA)
4. Miscellaneous
4.1 Adoption of the Code of Academic Integrity of Sumy National Agrarian University (Reporter: Head of the Academic Department Nataliia KOLODENKO)
4.2. Issues of scientific work
4.2.1. On granting an academic leave from 1 November 2024 to 31 October 2025
4.2.2. On the extension of academic leave for applicants for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy
4.2.3. On expulsion of applicants for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy
4.2.4. On adjusting the theme of dissertation research
4.2.5. On changing the scientific adviser of the dissertation research
4.2.6. On the appointment of a second scientific adviser and adjustment of them of dissertation research.
4.2.7. On approval of one-time specialised academic councils
4.2.8. On referral for an international internship
4.2.9. On the recognition of the certificate and crediting of international internships (Reporter: Acting Vice-Rector for Research and International Activities Oleksandr IVCHENKO)
Among the reports heard by the participants were the issues of organising the educational process and forming a high-quality educational environment at the university, which was introduced by the Head of the Academic Department Nataliia KOLODENKO. To this end, all those responsible must ensure the quality preparation of educational and methodological support for the educational process in the academic year 2024-2025.
In addition, the members of the Academic Council heard a report by Olena RYBINA, Acting Head of the Department of Education Quality, Licensing and Accreditation. During her speech, she demonstrated the results of external quality assurance last year. In addition, the issue of accreditation of educational programmes was discussed in detail. The audience was shown the examination of accreditation materials of educational programmes and new changes in accreditation, in accordance with the order of the Ministry of Education and Science dated 15.05.2024.
Successful accreditation is a key factor for the development of the university, as it is a procedure that officially confirms the compliance of the quality of educational services provided by the university according to the programme developed by it with the current state requirements and educational standards.
